Bastnasite and Halite Physical Properties

Bastnasite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Halite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bastnasite and Halite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Bastnasite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.